"Land of the Four Winds is a story about a little boy named Tonieh who is transported by winds to a far off land. Under a spell cast by Neejee, evil water spirits, the land is left without color. Tonieh must bring back the color. This exciting fantasy incorporates elements of West African folklore, contemporary Liberian dialect and the power of the African oral tradition. Marvelously illustrated in pencil and water color by Sylvia Walker ..."
"Queen Nzingha, Sojourner Truth, Frances Harper, Angela Davis, Bessie, Coleman, Lucy Laney, Oprah Winfrey - these are just a few of the remarkable women featured in Great Women in the Struggle, this updated second volume in the Book of Black Heroes series. Many historical and contemporary black women have received little or no recognition for their important contributions. Their stories and achievements have been left out of the pages of ..."
One Day, Two Stars Leveled Readers 4.2.4 by VeronicaFreemanEllis Paperback, 18 Pages, Published 2004 by Houghton Mifflin Company ISBN-13: 978-0-618-29269-1, ISBN: 0-618-29269-1
"This third book in the series, originally published by Just Us Books, includes the inquisitive Afro-Bets Kids and their teacher, Mr. Amegashie, as he introduces them to Africa's rich history.The Afro-Bets Kids: Langston, Nandi, Glo, Stef, Tura, and Robo are together again. This time they explore the continent of Africa as they listen to stories their teacher, Mr. Amageshie, shares with them. From learning about the early tribes of Eygpt ..."
"Land of the Four Winds is a story about a little boy named Tonieh who is transported by winds to a far off land. Under a spell cast by Neejee, evil water spirits, the land is left without color. Tonieh must bring back the color. This exciting fantasy incorporates elements of West African folklore, contemporary Liberian dialect and the power of the African oral tradition. Marvelously illustrated in pencil and water color by Sylvia Walker ..."
Afro-Bets(Updated) First Book About Africa : An Introduction for Young Readers by VeronicaFreemanEllis, George Ford Hardcover, 31 Pages, Published 1990 by Just Us Books Inc ISBN-13: 978-0-940975-12-5, ISBN: 0-940975-12-2
"This third book in the series, originally published by Just Us Books, includes the inquisitive Afro-Bets Kids and their teacher, Mr. Amegashie, as he introduces them to Africa's rich history.The Afro-Bets Kids: Langston, Nandi, Glo, Stef, Tura, and Robo are together again. This time they explore the continent of Africa as they listen to stories their teacher, Mr. Amageshie, shares with them. From learning about the early tribes of Eygpt ..."
Contemporary Biographies Wynton Marsalis Contemporary Biographies by VeronicaFreemanEllis Encadernação Para Biblioteca, 48 Pages, Published 1997 by Raintree Steck-Vaughn Publishers ISBN-13: 978-0-8172-3988-6, ISBN: 0-8172-3988-X
"considered some of the best descriptions of jazz artists on the road ever
published. Despite his busy musical life, Sweet Swing Blues on the Road shows
that Wynton still finds time to visit his parents and spend time with his children,
Wynton ..."
"Queen Nzingha, Sojourner Truth, Angela Davis, Alice Walker, Florence Griffith Joyner, Ida B. Wells, Oprah Winfrey, Bessie Coleman. These are just a few of the remarkable women whose inspiring stories are told in this book. Most of these women have received little or no recognition for the important contributions they have made. Their stories and accomplishments have been left out of most history books. Now you can read about more th ..."
"This second volume of the Book of Black Heroes features more than 80 historical and contemporary black women which often have not received the recognition they deserve. Aimed at young readers, it presents the inspiring stories of freedom fighters, educators, writers and fine artistis, performing artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, lawyers and policy makers and scientists and healers. The book aims to provoke questions from young readers, ..."
"Joy doesn't think she'll have fun in the city with her cousin, Celia, but learning about important African Americans inspires Joy when the Youth Center is covered in graffiti."
We Care by VeronicaFreemanEllis 16 Pages, Published 1999 by Houghton Mifflin Co ISBN-13: 978-0-395-92179-1, ISBN: 0-395-92179-1
"First line: Long, long ago in a West African kingdom called Majaro, there flowed a healing stream."
The Good Crook (Phonics Practice Readers, Book 21) by VeronicaFreemanEllis, John Magine Paperback, 12 Pages, Published 2007 by Harcourt Brace & Company ISBN-13: 978-0-15-308972-5, ISBN: 0-15-308972-5
"Reinforce newly acquired phonics skills with lively and colorful decodable readers that engage beginning readers. Students can apply and reinforce newly acquired phonics skills with these informational and narrative texts."
"Reinforce newly acquired phonics skills with lively and colorful decodable readers that engage beginning readers. Students can apply and reinforce newly acquired phonics skills with these informational and narrative texts."